Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants
We, the undersigned, call on the UK Home Office and Government to ensure that the recent changes to the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain announced on 20 November 2025 are not applied retrospectively to individuals who are already on the route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
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Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants
We, the undersigned, call on the UK Home Office and Government to ensure that the recent changes to the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain announced on 20 November 2025 are not applied retrospectively to individuals who are already on the route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
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Do not apply new ILR rules to those who arrived before 2021 on a 10 year route
Keep the existing ILR route for people who arrived before 2021 and are already building towards 10 years' lawful residence. Ensure their past lawful years continue to count and are not discounted under any new "earned settlement" rules.
Make it clear whether 10 year ILR rule would be retroactive or to newcomers
Please clarify if the new ILR rules as prescribed in May 2024 white paper, specifically 10 year ILR rule would be applicable retroactively or to new comers.
Reduce ILR qualification to 7 years for long residence visa
Reduce the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the long residence route from 10 years to 7 years.
Retain current ILR rules for dependants already living in the UK
Retain current ILR rules for dependants already in the UK. We believe the proposed 10 year waits and separate evaluations are unfair, risk family separation, and cause hardship. We think families who have lived here for years should progress together towards settlement.